"Marquis Ji Chang of the West was benevolent and wise, respected the elderly and cared for the young, treated worthy men with courtesy, and promoted benevolent governance. He had the bearing of an enlightened ruler."
Taiqing Laozi said.
Primordial Lord of Heaven added, "Moreover, Ji Chang is Daoist Xuanyuan's direct blood descendant, his seventeenth generation grandson. With that blood relation, Ji Chang's legitimacy will be even stronger—he will be justified in name and principle."
Zhunti said, "Besides, we would be helping Daoist Xuanyuan's line reclaim the position of Human Sovereign. Guangchengzi is also Daoist Xuanyuan's teacher. Whether by sentiment or reason, Daoist Xuanyuan will have to go easy on us. Better yet... he may support us!"
"Unlikely." Jieyin shook his head. "At most, he will remain neutral."
Zhunti nodded without discouragement. "That will do."
The Four Saints had used the simplest method to select the most suitable feudal lord to overthrow Great Shang!
If Cangyuan had known what the Four Saints were thinking, he would probably have laughed himself silly.
Xuanyuan would remain neutral?
Keep dreaming!
"In that case... begin arranging for disciples to enter Xi Qi and assist Ji Chang."
Taiqing Laozi's gaze remained calm as it swept over the Three Saints, setting the course for the Three Teachings. "The Heavenly Mandate has yet to reveal itself. Xi Qi's national strength currently cannot compare to Great Shang's. They should stockpile grain and train troops in preparation for the future."
"Agreed."
Zhunti suddenly had an idea. "I have a plan!"
Zhunti had come up with another scheme.
But before Primordial Lord of Heaven and Taiqing Laozi could ask about it, Jieyin stuffed an Innate Spiritual Fruit into Zhunti's mouth.
Still shaken, Jieyin said, "Junior Brother, put away your little schemes!"
"Have you forgotten the lesson from just now?"
Just moments